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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.74 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.74 and 80.18 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.74 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.74 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.74 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 18,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,901.63/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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